Teaching and learning methods

It is expected that students are prepared and participate actively in lessons.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Attendance is mandatory. Participants who are absent more than 25% of the time will not be permitted to take the exam.

Students will submit at least five written assignments during the course.

The compulsory requirements are valid for three semesters. This includes the semester when the lectures are given and the following two semesters.

Forms of Assessment

The course concludes with an examination that includes an oral and a written part in Norwegian bokmål.

In the spring semester 2020, the form of assessment has been changed from written school exam and oral exam to written take home exam and oral online exam. This has been done as a measure to prevent transmission of the corona virus. An overall grade will be given and both the written and the oral part of the examination must be passed in order to pass the course.

The oral part of the exam lasts about 20 -25 minutes (in addition to any preparation time) and consists of a conversation between examiner and one or two students.

The written part of the exam lasts 4 hours and covers listening tests, reading and writing skills.

Both the written and the oral part of the examination must be passed, in order to pass the course and an overall grade will be given

Regarding the number of assessment attempts, see the regulations on admissions, programs, evaluation and degrees at the University of Bergen § 6.8

Students who have been registered in NOR-U2 three times, cannot register for courses and examinations in NOR-U1/2 or NOR-U2/3

Grading Scale

Due to corona measures and the change of assessment form from written school exam to written take home exam, the grading scale is changed from A- F to pass/fail for the spring semester 2020. A passing grade corresponds to A- E and fail corresponds to F.

Assessment Semester

Autumn/Spring

Reading List

The reading list is announced at the start of the semester. A primer in Norwegian or a compendium of texts at the beginners and intermediate level will be used. Students will also need a dictionary.

Course Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in line with the Department's policies and UiB's quality assurance system.

The evaluation may be conducted in writing or as discussion with the responsible instructor.

Programme Committee

Programme Committee for Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students

Course Coordinator

Programme Committee for Norwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students